DESCRIPTION
| Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains: | |
| Guaifenesin | 100 mg |
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide | 10 mg |
USES
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
WARNINGS
Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Professional Note: Guaifenesin has been shown to produce a color interference with certain clinical laboratory determinations of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) and vanillylmandelic acid (VMA).
DIRECTIONS: Follow dosage below or use as directed by a physician.
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period.
| age | dose |
|---|---|
| adults and children
12 years and over | 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls)
every 4 hours |
| children 6 years to
under 12 years | 5 mL (1 teaspoonful)
every 4 hours |
| children 2 years to
under 6 years | 2.5 mL (1/2 teaspoonful)
every 4 hours |
| children under 2 years | ask a doctor |
HOW SUPPLIED: Guaifenesin Syrup and Dextromethorphan is a red, cherry flavored syrup supplied in the following oral dosage forms:
NDC 63739-505-01 5 mL unit dose cup
NDC 63739-505-10 Case contains 100 unit dose cups of 5 mL (63739-505-01) packaged in 10 trays of 10 unit dose cups each.
NDC 63739-506-01 10 mL unit dose cup
NDC 63739-506-10 Case contains 100 unit dose cups of 10 mL (63739-506-01) packaged in 10 trays of 10 unit dose cups each.
STORAGE: Keep tightly closed. Store at controlled room temperature, 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [See USP]. Protect from light.
